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Wilwood Disc Brakes has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in rotor technology with their new burnished rotors, designed specifically for the racing community. This innovative process promises to save time, enhance performance, and extend the lifespan of iron rotors, offering racers a significant edge on the track.
Key Highlights
- New burnished rotors from Wilwood for racers.
- Proprietary process ensures race-ready rotors out of the box.
- Eliminates pre-bedding, saving track time and resources.
- Tested and proven in dyno, track, and racing conditions.
- Available on select rotors or as an upgrade.
Burnishing is a specialized process that prepares the rotor surface by removing impurities and oils introduced during manufacturing. This results in a race-ready, heat-cycled surface that is immediately ready for racing, without the need for the traditional bedding-in procedure.
Traditionally, racers have had to perform a bedding-in process for new rotors, which involves a series of controlled braking maneuvers to gradually heat up the rotors and pads, allowing them to mate properly. This process can be time-consuming and requires careful attention to avoid overheating or uneven wear. With Wilwood’s burnished rotors, this step is no longer necessary. The rotors are delivered pre-conditioned, allowing racers to install them and immediately achieve optimal braking performance.
By eliminating the bedding-in process, racers can save valuable track time, reduce tire wear, and conserve fuel. Moreover, the burnishing process is designed to minimize wear and tear on the rotor, thereby extending its usable life. This means racers can focus more on fine-tuning their vehicles and less on brake preparation.
Wilwood has rigorously tested this burnishing process on dynamometers, during track days, and in various racing disciplines, including road racing and pavement oval racing. The results consistently demonstrate that the burnished rotors outperform traditionally bedded rotors in terms of immediate performance and longevity.
This advancement is particularly advantageous in competitive racing environments, such as NASCAR, Formula racing, or endurance events, where every second counts and reliability is paramount.
Racers can identify burnished rotors by the ‘-B’ suffix in the part number. Additionally, Wilwood offers an upgrade option, ‘UPGRADE BURNISH RTR’, which allows any Wilwood Spec37 rotor to undergo the burnishing process.
Wilwood Engineering, founded in 1977, has a long-standing reputation for producing high-quality braking components. Their commitment to innovation and performance has made them a trusted name in the motorsports industry. With the introduction of burnished rotors, Wilwood continues to provide racers with cutting-edge technology that enhances both performance and convenience.
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